Mike Long

objective

To be part of a team of people that create a work enviroment that is safe, enjoyable, and fullfilling. Ideally the position I seek is operating equipment, or surveying in a fast paced enviroment with longevity and advancement oppurtunities.

Work Experience

Survey Technician (03/10/2008 – Present)

Related experience from this job :
The ability to fully understand dirt grading and DTM's from a design and construction standpoint
Knowledge of GPS

Last Employer: Stetson Engineering

Contact Person: Please do not contact yet

Responsibilities: I am involved in all aspects of survey work including construction staking, Boundary and Property survey, both as a Crew Leader and Rod-Man,
I am Proficient in Auto-Cad 2004 and Civil3d and very proficient with all other computer related tasks
Using GPS and Robotic Total Stations and digital levels to assist in surveying

Accomplishments: I came into the company knowing nothing about surveying with a very teachable mind set, and have become a valuable team member with the abilities to run a survey crew.
I have also been through over 50 hours of related training, as well as survey classes through The university of Wyoming

Equipment Operator (06/06/2006 – 03/07/2008)

My related experiences from this job come from
Operating a 988 Loader in the gravel pits- 2years
Foreman of Production 1.5 years

Last Employer: Magna Energy Services

Contact Person: Kim Scott

Responsibilities: I began as on operator moving dirt with misc. pieces of equipment, Dozers, Loaders, Tractors.
I was then promoted to foreman of the mobile crushing plant operations, where I was responsible for loading the plants with material, all repair and upkeep on the mobile plants and conveyors and all mining equipment on site

Accomplishments: Starting out as a Laborer/Operator and working my way to foreman of the gravel production in under 2 years

Education

Establishment: Berthoud High School, Berthoud CO

Degree: Diploma

Education Period: 09/06/1995 - 05/28/1999

Average Grade: 2.5

Establishment: Front Range Community College

Degree: none completed

Education Period: 09/08/2004 - 05/18/2005

Average Grade: 3.5

Details: I took some classes that applied to a business degree, communications , economics etc

Establishment: University of Wyoming Outreach

Degree: none yet

Education Period: 09/01/2008 - 03/10/2009

Average Grade: 3.5

Details: These were Survey classes required to obtain my PLS

Skills

Equipment operating,
Construction management,
Work very well as part of a team, or individually,
I am very teachable and a
Jack of all trades,

Computer Skills: Auto-cad land 2004,civil 3d,
Microsoft excel,
Trimble TBC, and TGO,
I am Proficient with almost all Computer programs

Foreign Language Skills: Some job specific Spanish

Additional Information

Interests

I am currently very active in mens and coed softball leagues, I also am an avid hunter in the fall and enjoy most sports and outdoor activities in the summer, I do less volunteering in the community than I should but I try to make up for it just lending my services when the occasion arrises, I also spend my free time inventing!